Young Carers Futures conference
The inaugural national conference dedicated to improving the life opportunities for young carers and young adult carers, the one million children and young people providing informal care and support to friends and family members.
The conference is being run by the Young Carers Alliance, a network of over 175 organisations and 400 individuals, and hosted by Carers Trust, the UK’s infrastructure charity for organisations supporting unpaid family carers.
Event details: Monday 16 October 2023, Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Tickets are now sold out and no more are set to become available.
Access the Conference brochure here
Young Carers Futures Conference – Evaluation Form.
Conference agenda
To find out more about the speakers, please see their biographies on this page.
| AGENDA | |
| 10:00 |
Welcome and introductions from the co-chairs
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| 10:10 | A video message from The Rt Hon Gillian Keegan, MP, Secretary of State for Education |
| 10:15 |
Keynote One: State of the Nation: Young Carers in the UK Professor Saul Becker, Manchester Metropolitan University and Chair, Young Carers Strategic Oversight Group |
| 10:45 |
Panel One: From education through to employability – how do we help young carers fulfil their potential?
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| 11:35 | Coffee break & head to breakouts |
| 11:55 |
BREAKOUTS
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| 12:45 |
Lunch and networking |
| 13:45 |
Welcome back
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| 13:50 | A message from Bridget Phillipson, Shadow Secretary of State for Education |
| 13:55 |
Keynote Two: How can we do better? Dame Rachel De Souza, Children’s Commissioner for England |
| 14:25 |
Panel Two: Changing Policy; Changing Lives
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| 15:15 | Refreshment break & head to breakouts |
| 15:30 |
BREAKOUTS D. Improving transitions for Young Adult Carers (1894 - 2nd Floor) - Belinda Jones, Carer Awareness and Voice Team Manager, Caring Together E. Improving recognition and identification of young carers (Commonwealth A - Ground floor) - Maureen Howell, SEND Engagement & Young Carers Lead, Manchester City Council F. Supporting young carers in schools - A whole-school approach |
| 16:20 |
Closing remarks
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FAQs
What if I can no longer attend?
Tickets can be refunded up to 30 days before the event via Eventbrite. Service fees and VAT are non-refundable. You can alternatively transfer your ticket to another person up until Friday 6th October if you are unable to attend. Please contact events@carers.org for further information.
How do I get to the venue?
The conference will be held at the Etihad Stadium, home of Manchester City Football Club, M11 4TA. Delegates should enter the stadium via the East Stand reception. Please see their website for travel details.
Is there parking at the venue?
Yes - there is parking at the venue, but we need to know in advance. Please e-mail youngcarers@carers.org and the team will send you the parking information.